![]() I used Chocolate Mint and replace 1/2 cup of water with apple juice. Great use for all that mint growing wild! As for the recipe, I used 3 jalapeno peppers, but my family said it wasn't hot enough, so I'll probably add 5 or 6 next time. I did boil longer than the recommended time, about 5-7 minutes. I heated to boiling and then added the sugar. I made it as directed but added a packet of powder pectin instead of the liquid pectin at the same time as vinegar, lemon juice, & chopped jalapeños. I was afraid to move the jars much during setting to try to help this happen in my 2nd (double) batch. I'd give it 4 forks except that I'd like to have the particles of pepper and mint suspended throughout the jelly it mostly floated to the top. I did add 3 drops of green food coloring as advised in a previous review. This is a great recipe! I had no trouble getting it to set took overnight. Further, there have been a number of complaints regarding other recipes in the book this recipe came from. This should not be more than a 1/4 cup.That is a half cup too much liquid and it destroys the flavor. The reason so many people have an issue with it setting is that it calls for 3/4 cup of Cider Vinegar. I will make again, but will add less sugar, more mint, at least 8 peppers, and freshly minced mint for added flavor. ![]() Next time I will add some fresh minced mint to the mixture just prior to filling jars for a bump in mint flavor.Ĩ. I much prefer without food coloring, unless it is holiday themed it is just too artificial looking for me.ħ. I forgot to add the green food coloring until I was half way through processing so I have some with and some without coloring. I used the exact liquid measurements and the jelly is perfect consistency. Definitely boil for 1 minute after adding liquid pectin stirring all the while.ĥ. I have so many hot peppers that using more is not a problem ( same for mint ) I used food processor to finely mince the peppers.Ĥ. Probably because of the counteracting effect of so much sugar. I used 6 green Jalapeños without seeds and it is still a mild heat. I put through the fine sieve of a food mill or you could strain through sieve.ģ. Then turn heat off, and let sit for 30 min. Bring to a boil then add the mint sprigs, (no need to chop mint ) simmer 5 min. A simpler method and one which I believe extracts more mint flavor is to add the sugar to the water in the pan. I reduced by 1/2 cup but next time I will try to reduce by 1 1/2 cups.Ģ. Still Dirty and Still going strong.After reading all the mixed reviews I made a batch of this jelly after taking into account others advice. Food preservation and storage is a passion.Īs you might be able to tell from my name I collect bears, ceramic and stuffed (Started with one on the Birth of my first grandchild) now have over 600 bears and no room in my house for another.not that they don't continue to find a spot in my humble home as everyone has to give me one no matter the occasion. Besides my dogs, cats, fish, 3 goats, I have a really good collection of chickens, and the ladies present me with a steady supply of fresh eggs, and fertilizer for the garden. Gardening is a hobby, and love to run out and pick fresh vege's and herbs to add to my meals. Baking is my fun.pies, cookies, and making candy. I Love to cook good food, but Italian is one of my specialties. If you go to My Cookbooks.you will find one "From the Grey Cookbook" This is a collection of my Dear Late Mothers recipes.and in memory of all the wonderfully delicious meals she used to cook for us. You will find "Renal Failure" cookbook with recipes collected for his meals, these seem to also be pretty good for Diabetic Diets and some for Heart Healthy Diets. ![]() My wonderful husband who passed on October 10,2006 was extremely ill with several terminal illnesses and is sorely missed. I live in the Sierra Mountains bordering a National Forest with my chickens and goats. That baby in the picture.yep that's me some eon's ago.not even gonna tell you how many. ![]()
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